Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Revealed September 2008
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly close but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ28 was manufactured 5 months later than the K200D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 scores against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K200D
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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic FZ28
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K200D
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Revealed | January 2009 | September 2008 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 and the K200D.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and K200D is 72 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and K200D.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The FZ28 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax K200D |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2008-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 417g (0.92 lbs) | 690g (1.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 27 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 17.9 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | 79 | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $599 | $600 |